REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: SZARINA LOZANO, Management Analyst II
General Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Award a requirements contract for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Fuel Station Maintenance to Chart International Inc of New Prague, Minnesota with offices in Rancho Dominguez and Valencia, California for two years, with four optional one-year extensions for $27,380 per year and a not-to-exceed contingency of $10,000 per year, plus annual CPI adjustments (Bid File 12401803)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a requirements contract for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Fuel Station Maintenance to Chart International Inc of New Prague, Minnesota with offices in Rancho Dominguez and Valencia, California for two years, with four optional one-year extensions for $27,380 per year, and a not-to-exceed contingency of $10,000 per year, plus annual CPI adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division requests approval to establish a requirements contract for maintenance and repair of the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) fuel station located at the Municipal Service Center, 2101 G Street in Fresno. The LNG fuel station supports the operation of 110 refuse trucks for the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division. It also provides fuel to external solid waste businesses such as Mountain Valley Express, Mid Valley Disposal and Republic. These refuse trucks depend on the LNG fuel station to be maintained and in optimal condition to ensure they have the fuel necessary to provide required services.
BACKGROUND
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division is responsible for procurement, maintenance, and repairs of all municipal vehicles and equipment. Maintenance is performed on a diverse 3,100-unit fleet ranging from patrol cars to refuse trucks and electric carts to large construction vehicles.
Additionally, the Fl...
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